CVE-2026-71950
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Command Injection in D-Link DWR-M961 Router

Publication date: 2026-08-08

Last updated on: 2026-08-08

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
D-Link DWR-M961 devices with hardware version C1 and firmware version before 1.1.5_C1_202607071108 contain a command injection vulnerability in the /boafrm/formSmsManage interface. A remote attacker can inject arbitrary malicious commands into the action_value field, resulting in command execution with root privileges.

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Published
2026-08-08
Last Modified
2026-08-08
Generated
2026-08-08
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2026-08-08
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-71950
EUVD
EUVD-2026-54802

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Vendor Product Version / Range
d-link dwr-m961 to 1.1.5_C1_202607071108 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This is a command injection vulnerability in D-Link DWR-M961 devices with hardware version C1 and firmware before 1.1.5_C1_202607071108. It allows a remote attacker to inject malicious commands via the action_value field in the /boafrm/formSmsManage interface, leading to root-level command execution.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, scan for D-Link DWR-M961 devices with hardware version C1 and firmware versions before 1.1.5_C1_202607071108. Check the /boafrm/formSmsManage interface for unauthorized command injection attempts in the action_value field.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain full control of the device with root privileges. This may allow unauthorized access to sensitive data, network traffic interception, or use the device as a pivot point for further attacks within the network.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating confidentiality requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of compliance certifications if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the firmware of all affected D-Link DWR-M961 devices to version 1.1.5_C1_202607071108 or later. Isolate vulnerable devices from untrusted networks and restrict access to the /boafrm/formSmsManage interface.

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